Benjamin Kromoser
Papers
16
Total Citations
246
H-Index
7
About
Benjamin Kromoser is an innovative structural engineer and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of construction automation, sustainable materials, and digital fabrication. His research spans two primary domains: automated concrete construction and resource-efficient timber engineering, making him a distinctive voice in the push toward smarter, greener building practices. Kromoser's most influential contribution — "State of Practice of Automation in Precast Concrete Production" (2021, 108 citations) — offers a landmark assessment of the construction industry's inefficiencies and argues compellingly for greater automation to address labor shortages and material waste. This work has become a key reference for researchers and industry professionals alike. His subsequent investigations into robotic drilling, automated concrete element production, and formwork systems further cement his reputation as a leading figure in construction robotics. Equally significant is his work in timber construction, where he champions resource-conscious approaches such as all-wood trusses with plywood nodes and robotic milling of glued laminated timber. His comparative studies of industrial robots versus CNC machines demonstrate rigorous, practice-oriented scholarship that bridges academic research and real-world application. With nearly 200 cumulative citations across a relatively compact body of work, Kromoser's research is rapidly gaining traction, offering students and engineers a forward-looking framework for the sustainable, automated construction industry of tomorrow.
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Top Papers
- 1State of practice of automation in precast concrete production108 citations · 2021
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- 5Automated Production Process for Structure-Optimised Concrete Elements10 citations · 2023
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